Classic Yo-Yo Tricks & History
1 / 15Walk the Dog, Rock the Baby, and Around the World! How well do you remember the yo-yo craze that swept schoolyards?
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Which company became the most famous yo-yo manufacturer in America, starting in the late 1920s?
About Classic Yo-Yo Tricks & History
Give your memory a workout with Classic Yo-Yo Tricks & History: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. Walk the Dog, Rock the Baby, and Around the World! How well do you remember the yo-yo craze that swept schoolyards? Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. Which company became the most famous yo-yo manufacturer in America, starting in the late 1920s?
Answer: Duncan
2. The yo-yo is believed to have originated in which country over 2,500 years ago?
Answer: Greece
3. What basic yo-yo trick involves letting the yo-yo spin at the end of the string before returning it to your hand?
Answer: The Sleeper
4. The yo-yo trick 'Walk the Dog' involves doing what with a spinning yo-yo?
Answer: Letting it roll along the ground
5. In the 1950s and 1960s, Duncan promoted yo-yos through what type of touring event?
Answer: Yo-yo demonstration contests at schools and stores
Frequently asked questions
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Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Classic Yo-Yo Tricks & History fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in Classic Yo-Yo Tricks & History?
Classic Yo-Yo Tricks & History has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Classic Yo-Yo Tricks & History free to play?
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How long does Classic Yo-Yo Tricks & History take?
Most players finish Classic Yo-Yo Tricks & History in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
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